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Citroën to show Cactus concept with Hybrid Air powertrain

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At the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Citroën will showcase its Cactus C-segment concept car, featuring, among other technologies, the Hybrid Air powertrain co-developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch. The energy stored (compressed air) is transmitted to the wheels via the hydraulic motors and gearbox. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. The official fuel consumption is 5 l/100 km (47 mpg US) and that is bang on for us as well. l/100 km (51 mpg US) in the summer, and 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) in winter.

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New Opel Insignia to debut with three new engine options; diesel as low as 99 gCO2/km

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The new Opel Insignia, which makes its public debut at the 65 th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) next month, will offer two new turbo gasoline direct injection units and a new turbo diesel enabling 99 g/km CO 2 in its powertrain lineup. mpg US ). mpg US ) and emits 114 g/km CO 2 (Sports Tourer: 4.5/100 l/100 km (60.3

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

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The Wuling N200 entered the Chinese market in 2007. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (43 mpg US) under a constant speed of 50 km/h (31 mph). SAIC-GM-Wuling, a joint venture between GM China, SAIC and Wuling Motors, was launched in 2002. GM also will provide standard aftersales support. It consumes less than 5.5

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BMW to Introduce 320d EfficientDynamics Edition at IAA; 109 g CO2/km

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BMW will introduce the new 320d EfficientDynamics Edition at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). mpg US) and a CO 2 rating of 109 grams per kilometer in the EU test cycle. The car has a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h). liters diesel/100 kilometers (57.4 Zero to 62mph performance is 8.2 Zero to 62mph performance is 8.2

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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TFSI based on Miller cycle, introduced by Audi earlier this year at the Vienna Motor Symposium. In combination with the seven-speed S tronic transmission, it accelerates the A4 Sedan from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). seconds and 210 km/h (131 mph). Earlier post.)

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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diesel delivering 184 horsepower (137 kW), 280 lb-ft (380 N·m) of torque, CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km, and a NEDC combined fuel economy figure of 56 mpg US (4.2 l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. l/100 km)—also a marked improvement over the A6 GTD’s 43 mpg. With a new 2.0L

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